Library Board March 19, 2026 Meeting Recording

The City of Englewood Colorado Library Board held a meeting on March 19, 2026, focusing primarily on library operations, visitor statistics, staffing, and programming updates. A significant procurement-related issue discussed was the challenge in acquiring new books due to the bankruptcy of a major vendor, Baker and Taylor, which has impacted the library's ability to purchase and process new physical books efficiently. The library is currently working with their primary vendor, Ingram, and exploring other options such as Follett to address this supply chain disruption. Additionally, the board discussed plans for a space utilization study to assess the library's current layout and staffing capacity, with an estimated cost of $8,000 to $15,000 for data analysis and recommendations from an external vendor. No formal votes or contract awards were recorded during the meeting, but the discussion highlighted ongoing procurement challenges and potential future contracting opportunities related to vendor selection and facility planning.